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Conversations with developers, researchers and founders from Uzbekistan who work in Korea's tech industry. Most episodes are in Uzbek; the summaries here are in English.

  • Episode 01 · · Recorded · 1 h 6 min O‘qish, Kodlash va Muvaffaqiyat: Koreyadagi Web-Dasturchi Hayoti
    Guest
    Jumanazar Said
    Background
    Uzbek web developer working in Korea
    Topic
    Studying, coding and success: the life of a web developer in Korea
    The first episode. Jumanazar talks about his education, his experience of coming to Korea and balancing work, and how the IT industries in Korea and Uzbekistan differ.
    Original description

    Ушбу биринчи подкастимизда, Кореяда фаолият юритаётган ўзбек веб-дастурчи Жуманазар Саид билан суҳбатлашамиз. Унинг таълим йўли, Кореяга келиш тажрибаси ва ишни мувозанатлаш, шунингдек, Корея ва Ўзбекистондаги IT соҳасидаги фарқлар ҳақида билиб оламиз. Жуманазарнинг ҳикояси, чет элда муваффақиятга эришишни истаган дастурчилар учун фойдали бўлади, деб умид қиламиз.

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  • Episode 02 · · Recorded · 1 h 8 min From Factory to Coding: A Journey Through Korea’s Tech World
    Guest
    Alex (Aleksey Kim)
    Background
    Senior web developer in Korea, originally from Uzbekistan
    Topic
    Moving from factory work into software development in Korea
    Alex shares his path from a background in international tourism, through factory jobs and teaching English to Korean students, to a senior web developer role.
    Original description

    In this episode, we sit down with Alex, a dynamic personality who has charted an incredible path from Uzbekistan to South Korea. Alex shares his journey of transitioning from a background in International Tourism to becoming Senior Web Developer, tackling factory jobs, teaching English to Korean students, and growing rapidly in Korea's tech industry.

    We explore his motivations for moving to Korea, his job-hunting challenges, the importance of speaking four languages – Uzbek, Russian, English, and Korean – and his experiences working on key projects in a fast-paced environment.

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  • Episode 03 · · Recorded · 1 h 4 min Dasturlashga intilish va Koreyadagi muvaffaqiyatlar
    Guest
    Anvarbek Ziyodov
    Background
    Works in the IT industry in Korea
    Topic
    Striving toward programming and succeeding in Korea
    Anvarbek describes his education, how he learned programming after coming to Korea, and the difficulties he met at work.
    Original description

    Ушбу подкастда Кореяда IT соҳасида муваффақият қозонган Анварбек Зиёдов билан суҳбатлашамиз. Унинг таълим олиш йўли, Кореяга келиб дастурлашни ўрганиш жараёни, ҳамда иш жараёнларида учраган қийинчиликлари ҳақида батафсил маълумот берамиз.

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  • Episode 04 · · Live stream · 3 h 16 min Web dasturlashni o‘rganish va o‘rgatish
    Guest
    Bekzod Rizo
    Topic
    Learning and teaching web development
    Topics discussed
    • Dasturlashga kirib kelish tarixi
    • Koreyada dasturchi sifatida ish topish va ish muhitining farqlari
    • Web dasturlash tillari va eng yaxshi texnologiyalar
    • DevEx loyihasi va IT sohasi bo‘yicha maslahatlar
    • Yangi texnologiyalar va o‘zini rivojlantirish strategiyalari
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  • Episode 05 · · Live stream · 1 h 32 min Sun’iy intellektni o‘rganish va uni boshqalarga o‘rgatish
    Guest
    Bekhzod Olimov
    Topic
    Learning artificial intelligence and teaching it to others
    Topics discussed
    • Dasturlashga kirib kelish tarixi va ilk qadamlar
    • Koreyada dasturchi sifatida ish topish va ish muhiti
    • AI texnologiyalari va ularning rivojlanishi
    • Yangi boshlayotganlarga foydali maslahatlar
    • Shaxsiy rivojlanish va zamonaviy texnologiyalarni o‘zlashtirish strategiyalari
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  • Episode 06 · · Live stream · 1 h 45 min AI соҳасидаги ўзгаришлар, Computer Vision, NLP ва AI Engineer бўлиш йўли
    Guest
    Ахроржон Рахмонов, PhD
    Background
    Ph.D. research at Kyungpook National University; works in AI in Korea
    Topic
    Changes in the AI field, computer vision, NLP and the path to becoming an AI engineer
    Topics discussed
    • Dasturlashga kirib kelish tarixi va ilk qadamlar
    • Kyungpook National University’да PhD тажрибаси ва илмий тадқиқот йўли
    • AI texnologiyalari va ularning rivojlanishi
    • Кореяда AI Researcher ва AI Engineer сифатида ишлаш муҳити
    • Yangi boshlayotganlarga foydali maslahatlar
    • Shaxsiy rivojlanish va zamonaviy texnologiyalarni o‘zlashtirish strategiyalari
    • Илмий мақола ёзиш, research mindset ва career growth ҳақида суҳбат
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  • Episode 07 · · Live stream · 57 min Senior Web дастурчи, Mango Market асосчиси ва Ўзбекистонда marketplace қуриш тажрибаси
    Guest
    Жасур Собиржонов
    Background
    Senior web developer and founder of Mango Market
    Topic
    The experience of building a marketplace in Uzbekistan
    Topics discussed
    • Бизнес таълимидан software development ва startup’гача бўлган йўл
    • Кореяда ўқиш, ишлаш ва ecommerce тажрибаси
    • Kupay, Arames/Azon Market каби Korean halal ecommerce platform’аларини бошқариш тажрибаси
    • Full-stack developer сифатида ўсиш ва outsourcing project’лардан олинган сабоқлар
    • Calculator app: оддий муаммодан маҳсулот яратиш тажрибаси
    • Mango Market ғояси, Karrot Market модели ва Ўзбекистон бозорига мослаштириш
    • P2P, second-hand market ва “Малика” каби анъанавий бозорлар келажаги
    • Ўзбекистонда микроқарзлар, истеъмол маданияти ва second-hand иқтисодиёти
    • 1.5 йиллик меҳнат, launch жараёни ва Google Play’да 50,000+ юкланишга эришиш
    • Ёш дастурчилар ва startup бошламоқчи бўлганлар учун амалий маслаҳатлар
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  • Gravel path beside a wall in evening light Sunlit clearing among pine trees Golden light across a forest clearing Gravel path below a stone retaining wall Stone wall and fence along a forest path Forest path under tall pines Old wall with a tiled top in front of woodland Long gravel path beside a wall under blue sky Moss and grass growing on top of an old wall Rice field glowing in evening sun Red gate and shrine under a leaning pine Traditional tiled-roof house among pine trees
    A peaceful autumn evening at Yeongwon-Hoeinwon Royal Tomb Park A peaceful autumn evening at Yeongwon-Hoeinwon Royal Tomb Park (영원·회인원) in Namyangju, South Korea. Surrounded by beautiful pine trees, traditional Korean architecture, and warm golden sunlight, this historic royal resting place offers a quiet escape from the busy city. Sometimes, the simplest moments in nature bring the greatest peace. Yeongwon-Hoeinwon Royal Tomb Park, Namyangju, South Korea
  • Apartment towers across the stream beside a bridge
    Riverside skate park and cycle path below apartment towers Egrets in the reeds with apartment towers behind Riverside footpath under a wide cloudy sky Stepping stones across the stream Sunflower field on the riverbank Cycle path along the stream seen from above Office towers and mist over a Gasan pavement Street between glass office towers under a cloudy sky Tree-lined riverside path
    Янги иш ва Анян дарёси бўйи Шу ойнинг бошида Сеул шаҳридаги Гасан Дижитал Комплексида жойлашган робототехника компаниясида дастурчи сифатида янги иш фаолиятимни бошладим. Янги лавозимимда робототехника, автоном мобил роботлар, рақамли эгизаклар ва ишлаб чиқариш жараёнларини симуляция қилиш билан боғлиқ лойиҳалар устида ишлаш имкониятига эга бўламан. Иш жойимнинг менга айниқса ёққан жиҳатларидан бири унинг яқиндаги Анян дарёси бўйидир. Гасан Сеулнинг гавжум технологик ва саноат ҳудудларидан бири бўлса-да, дарё бўйи сайр қилиш, дам олиш ва кувватни тиклаш учун ажойиб яшил маскандир. Ушбу янги имкониятдан мамнунман ва олдиндаги профессионал сафаримни катта қизиқиш билан бошламоқдаман. Anyangcheon stream, Gasan, Seoul, South Korea
  • Campus road and brick buildings under a clearing sky Sunset over a wet campus road Brick building on a hillside behind bare trees Pine trees in front of a campus building Brick building with glass corners in evening light Path under cherry blossoms with stone lanterns Cherry trees in bloom along a campus road Blossoming trees at a campus junction with hills behind Pink azaleas beside a tree trunk Bench on a wooded path with azaleas Path lined with cherry blossoms and azaleas Bee on a pink azalea flower White blossoms and pink azaleas in the woods Poppies along a brick path on campus
    After the Rain 🌧️ | Peaceful Walk at Keimyung University Campus Today I took a peaceful walk around the Keimyung University (KMU) campus in Daegu, South Korea right after the rain stopped. The air felt fresh, the streets were quiet, and the sunset light created a beautiful atmosphere across the campus. Sometimes the best moments come from simple walks like this. Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea
  • Woodland seen from a carpet of fallen leaves Maple branches over a leaf-covered lawn Wooden boardwalk climbing through yellow trees Bright red maples at the edge of a car park Red maple above heaps of fallen leaves White daisies with red maples behind Engineering buildings under heavy clouds Sunlit cloud above pines at a campus junction Campus road between bare trees at dusk Brick pavement and lamp post beside tall trees
    Peach Forest Serenity at Chungbuk National University 1-Minute Relaxation | 청주의 아름다운 충북대학교 Take a peaceful 1-minute journey through the beautiful peach forest at Chungbuk National University (충북대학교) in Cheongju, South Korea. Experience the calmness of nature as the vibrant autumn leaves and serene pathways invite you to relax and enjoy the beauty around you. This short video captures the essence of the campus’s natural charm, making it the perfect moment of tranquility in your busy day. Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea
  • Autumn leaves beside a lake
    Sandy beach with swimmers and a breakwater Path beside a stream on a rainy day Lotus pond under a blue sky Reed wetland with a boardwalk and a small water mill Apartment towers behind a tree-lined road Pebbly shore with seagulls under heavy clouds Causeway across a tidal flat towards wind turbines Pine trees and a pavilion on a coastal path Wind turbines beyond a tidal pool N Seoul Tower on the skyline at night Boat crossing a bay under white clouds Rocky stream bed between grassy banks Han River with a bridge and the Seoul skyline Han River framed by a riverside tree Entrance sign of Heunginjimun Park in autumn Cheonggyecheon stream with pigeons at the water's edge Stepping stones and an egret in Cheonggyecheon stream Rustic fence and fallen leaves on a lakeside path Seoul city lights seen through bare trees N Seoul Tower lit up at night Seoul skyline at night from Namsan Wind turbines and tidal flats seen over pine trees Paintings on easels in an autumn park Snow-covered path along a city stream Lone pine in a snowy plaza at dusk
    Learning to code in Ansan: weekends between study sessions I took these photos between June and December 2021, while I was preparing to become a web developer. Most are from Ansan and a few are from Seoul, taken on weekends when I was not coding. The idea goes back to summer 2020. During my two-week quarantine in Korea I was inspired by Bekzod Sanakulov, who had come from a business background, started working as a full-stack developer in Busan, and is now the founder and CEO of DevEx academy. His guidance and mentorship stayed with me throughout. I trained mostly through self-study and YouTube videos, with individual online tutors from Tashkent and online IT training centers such as WebBrain in Tashkent and AbuTech in Jizzakh. Most days I spent the whole day in one of the nice Ediya cafes in Ansan with a caffè latte, learning and writing code. There were no vibe-coding tools back then; everything was done by hand. After about eight months of self-training, I started my first job on 10 January 2022 as a frontend developer at Delmetenz, an IT company in Asan. Ansan and Seoul, South Korea